HPQ Silicon Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ecellix Inc. The signed MOU provides a framework and pathway for HPQ and Novacium to become: Ecellix Silicon Technology Partner producing the Silicon material needed for the Ecellix battery manufacturing process, and The dedicated Silicon material supplier deploying scalable manufacturing facilities near Ecellix planned Gigafactory locations. Over the coming months, HPQ and Novacium will be focusing on: Manufacturing material to ascertain its alignment with Ecellix requirements, Testing Ecellix material's properties for potential enhancements using Novacium patented ?carbon layer surface treatment.